Who We Are

Women for Dignity and Development Foundation, WODIDEF in acronym, was created by people concerned with the deterioration of social, physical, health and mental situation of women and girls including refugee and immigrant as well as visible minority women and children in Canada.

Most of the times, people wonder how human rights can make a difference in the reality of women’s lives. The very notion of human rights implies universal application to both women and men; however, the development of international human rights laws has been partial and androcentric, privileging a masculine world view. For most women in the world, reality is long work hours in agriculture or the home, with little or no renumeration, while faced with political and legal processes that ignore their contribution to society and accord little recognition of their particular needs. From conception to old age, womanhood is full of risks: abortion, infanticide because of the social and economic pressure to have sons in some cultures; of malnutrition because of social practices of giving men and boys priority with respect to food; of less access to health care than men; of endemic violence against women in all forms due to societal norms that systematically.

Our Vision & Mission

Our Goal

At WODIDEF, we strive for a world where every woman and child lives free from violence and can thrive to their fullest potential.

Vision

We envision a world where all vulnerable women and children live free from violence, oppression, and discrimination a world where they are empowered to take control of their own lives and contribute meaningfully to society. We strive for a world that upholds dignity, equity, accountability, transparency, and solidarity with the marginalized a world where every vulnerable child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential

Mission

WODIDEF’s mission is to improve the living conditions of vulnerable women and children, and to promote the well-being of communities by upholding international human rights and humanitarian principles. We work to defend and protect the rights of women and children at risk through a comprehensive approach that includes research, advocacy, documentation, education, training, and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to empower individuals, transform systems, and foster inclusive and resilient societies.

How We Assist

At WODIDEF, we offer a range of support to empower vulnerable women and children. Our programs include educational workshops that teach essential skills, training for entrepreneurship to foster independence, and health services that ensure well-being. We also provide advocacy to protect their rights and create awareness about the challenges they face. Together, we build strong communities where everyone can thrive and contribute positively to society. Your involvement makes a difference!

Objectives

Our goal is to empower vulnerable women and children through training, education and entrepreneurship so that they can play an active role in all spheres of the community.

WODIDEF aims to improve the economic, health, and social well-being of vulnerable women, while promoting and protecting the rights of both women and children through effective advocacy at local, national, and international levels. The organization is committed to strengthening the professional capacities of women’s groups and youth associations through training, research, technical skill development, and exchange programs. It also seeks to establish a rapid response mechanism to address serious human rights violations, particularly those affecting vulnerable women and children. In addition, WODIDEF provides material and financial support to initiatives that foster women’s autonomy and the holistic development of children, and contributes actively to the peaceful resolution of conflicts at all levels.